When a Scientist Is Attempting to Use Positional Cloning to Link

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a scientist is attempting to use positional cloning to link a disease-causing allele to a molecular marker, it is important for the marker to be close to the disease-causing allele, otherwise _____ may occur.

• A)additional mutation
• B)recombination
• C)polymorphism
• D)locus heterogeneity

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Definitions:

Scheduled Medication

Medications that are planned and administered at specific times to optimize therapeutic outcomes and manage conditions effectively.

Dressing Change

A dressing change involves the removal of an old wound dressing followed by the cleaning of the wound and the application of a new sterile dressing to aid in healing and prevent infection.

Breakthrough Pain

Intense increases in pain that occur with rapid onset even when pain-relief medication is being used.

Overdose

The ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading to a severe or potentially lethal reaction.